Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 94.1%
- Average SAT
- 1,160
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,060–1,260
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 24
- Total Enrollment
- 1,893
Admissions Overview
Wilkes University has open admission with a 94% acceptance rate. Nearly all qualified applicants who apply will gain admission. The middle 50% of students score between 1060-1260 on the SAT, with an average of 1160. Students don't need strong test scores to be competitive here. The university seeks students who value hands-on learning and professional preparation. Wilkes has built its reputation on career-focused programs like pharmacy, engineering, and nursing that emphasize practical experience. The school looks for motivated students who want direct access to faculty through its 13:1 student-faculty ratio and appreciate the personalized attention that comes with attending a smaller university of under 2,000 students.